If you are trying to mark your logo, initials, maker’s mark, business name or design onto leather, timber, packaging, cork, food, soap or handmade products, you may not be sure what the tool is actually called.
Some people call it a branding iron. Others search for a custom leather stamp, wood burning stamp, hot stamp, logo stamp, brass stamp, maker’s mark, or even a burning tool for logos.
The good news is that all of these searches are usually pointing to the same general idea: a custom-made metal tool that transfers your design onto a surface by pressure, heat, or both.
At Custom Stamp, we make custom brass stamps and branding irons for leatherworkers, woodworkers, makers, small businesses, artisans and product creators across Australia.
So, What Is the Correct Name?
The most common name is branding iron.
A branding iron is a metal tool, usually made from brass, that is engraved with your logo, initials, text or design. It is heated and then pressed onto a surface to leave a permanent branded mark.
However, the “right” name often depends on how the tool is used.
For example:
A leatherworker may call it a leather stamp or custom leather embossing stamp.
A woodworker may call it a wood branding iron or wood burning stamp.
A maker selling handmade products may call it a logo stamp, maker’s mark, or custom brand stamp.
A business owner may call it a custom branding tool or product branding stamp.
A crafter may simply search for “stamp my logo onto leather” or “tool to burn logo into wood”.
Common Names for a Branding Iron
Here are some of the most common names people use when searching for this type of product:
- Branding iron
- Custom branding iron
- Logo branding iron
- Brass branding iron
- Metal branding iron
- Heated branding iron
- Electric branding iron
- Flame-heated branding iron
- Handheld branding iron
- Custom brander
- Logo brander
- Hot branding tool
- Branding tool
- Custom branding tool
- Product branding tool
- Maker’s branding iron
- Small business branding iron
- Craft branding iron
- Artisan branding iron
Leather Stamp Names
If the tool is used on leather, customers often search for:
- Leather stamp
- Custom leather stamp
- Leather embossing stamp
- Leather debossing stamp
- Leather logo stamp
- Leather maker’s mark stamp
- Leather brand stamp
- Leather branding iron
- Leather hot stamp
- Leather press stamp
- Brass leather stamp
- Metal leather stamp
- Custom brass leather stamp
- Leather embossing die
- Leather debossing die
- Leather imprint stamp
- Leather logo embosser
- Stamp for leatherwork
- Stamp for handmade leather goods
- Stamp for leather wallets
- Stamp for leather belts
- Stamp for leather tags
- Stamp for leather patches
Wood Branding Names
If the tool is used on timber or wooden products, people may search for:
- Wood branding iron
- Custom wood branding iron
- Wood burning stamp
- Logo stamp for wood
- Wood logo stamp
- Timber branding iron
- Branding stamp for wood
- Burning stamp for wood
- Hot stamp for wood
- Custom wood brand
- Woodworking branding iron
- Maker’s mark for wood
- Stamp for timber products
- Stamp for wooden boards
- Stamp for chopping boards
- Stamp for wooden boxes
- Stamp for handmade wood products
- Logo burner for wood
- Wood burning logo tool
- Custom woodburning brand
Hot Stamp and Heat Stamp Names
Some customers also use manufacturing or printing-style terms, such as:
- Hot stamp
- Hot stamping tool
- Hot foil stamp
- Heat stamp
- Heat branding stamp
- Heat press stamp
- Heated logo stamp
- Hot press stamp
- Thermal stamp
- Thermal branding tool
- Heat transfer stamp
- Brass hot stamp
- Custom hot stamp die
- Hot stamping die
- Foil stamping die
- Hot foil branding die
Logo Stamp Names
If the customer is thinking mainly about their logo, they may search for:
- Logo stamp
- Custom logo stamp
- Business logo stamp
- Brand logo stamp
- Stamp with my logo
- Custom stamp for my logo
- Metal logo stamp
- Brass logo stamp
- Logo embossing stamp
- Logo debossing stamp
- Logo imprint stamp
- Logo marking tool
- Logo burner
- Logo branding tool
- Logo stamp for products
- Logo stamp for handmade items
- Custom logo marker
- Logo plate for stamping
Maker’s Mark and Artisan Terms
Makers and craftspeople often use more personal terms, such as:
- Maker’s mark
- Custom maker’s mark
- Maker’s mark stamp
- Maker’s mark branding iron
- Artisan stamp
- Artisan branding iron
- Handmade product stamp
- Handmade logo stamp
- Craft stamp
- Craft branding iron
- Small business stamp
- Product mark stamp
- Signature stamp
- Personal logo stamp
- Initial stamp
- Monogram stamp
- Custom initials stamp
- Custom name stamp
Industrial and Technical Names
In some industries, the same product may be described in a more technical way:
- Engraved brass plate
- Brass stamp plate
- Metal stamp plate
- Engraved stamp die
- Custom stamp die
- Marking die
- Branding die
- Embossing die
- Debossing die
- Impression die
- Custom marking tool
- Product marking tool
- Identification stamp
- Permanent marking tool
- Metal marking stamp
- CNC engraved stamp
- CNC brass stamp
- Brass engraving plate
What Is the Difference Between a Leather Stamp and a Branding Iron?
A leather stamp is usually pressed into leather to create an embossed or debossed impression. It may be used with a press, arbor press, hammer method, or heated setup depending on the design and material.
A branding iron is usually heated and used to burn or darken the surface, especially on timber, leather, cork or some natural materials.
In many cases, the same brass head can be adapted for different use methods, but the best option depends on:
- The surface you want to mark
- The size of the logo
- The amount of detail in the artwork
- Whether you want a deep impression, a burnt mark, or both
- Whether you prefer a hand-held, press, flame-heated or electric setup
Flame-Heated vs Electric Branding Iron
A flame-heated branding iron is heated manually using a flame source such as a gas torch. This can be a cost-effective and simple option for occasional use.
An electric branding iron uses an electric heating element and is generally easier to control for repeated branding. It is often preferred for small business production, packaging, timber products, leather goods and repeated logo marking.
What Should I Search For?
If you are not sure what to call it, try searching based on your material and result.
For leather, search:
- custom leather stamp
- leather logo stamp
- leather embossing stamp
- brass leather stamp
- leather branding iron
For wood, search:
- wood branding iron
- custom wood branding iron
- wood burning stamp
- logo stamp for wood
- timber branding iron
For handmade products, search:
- maker’s mark stamp
- custom logo stamp
- handmade product branding stamp
- artisan branding iron
- small business logo stamp
For heated marking, search:
- hot stamp
- heat stamp
- heated logo stamp
- hot branding tool
- electric branding iron
Need Help Choosing the Right Tool?
If you are unsure whether you need a branding iron, leather stamp, hot stamp, logo stamp or maker’s mark, that is completely normal.
The easiest way to choose the right option is to send us:
- Your logo, text or design
- The size you want
- The material you want to mark
- Whether you want a pressed impression, burnt mark, or both
- How often you plan to use it
We can then recommend the most suitable option for your project.
Whether you call it a branding iron, leather stamp, wood burning stamp, hot stamp, logo stamp or maker’s mark, the goal is the same: a clean, custom mark that makes your product recognisably yours.
